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Reflection
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Posted by: 'Burb Blog Wednesday, September 03, 2008 7:48 AM
In light of the events in the Gulf area of the US, I find my entry this week needing to be one of reflection rather than rant. I am literally typing this sitting on my back porch – looking over a river – 85 degrees, sunny – my husband is inside putting our son down for his nap – the dogs are in the yard barking at squirrels – the cat is likely sleeping on my upholstered dining room chairs.....and all I can think is THANK YOU. The furniture inside can use some dusting. I know there is some dog hair on the floor begging to be swept up. But today I’m allowing myself, and asking my husband, to take a ‘time out’. A break from worrying about little things – being caught up on issues that matter very little in the scheme of things. I want us, and invite you, to instead take time today to reflect on how lucky we all are. That we can look at our home, our belongings, our memories, our families – and know that all is in safe keeping.

The Gulf area residents will likely have weeks/months of struggle ahead. As this summer ends – let it end with the rest of us being thankful for what we have and generous enough to help these families in whatever way we can.

Written by Resident Blogger, Katherine

American Red Cross:  http://american.redcross.org/
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Re: Reflection    By Jules on Thursday, September 04, 2008 3:36 PM
Thanks for the reminder, Katherine. We are all lucky and we are all "rich" in what really matters...

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